JOB DUTIES: The University of Arkansas-Fort Smith College of Health Sciences has an opening beginning academic year 2014-2015 for a full-time, endowed position in nursing. The candidate for this endowed position is expected to have achieved an established record as an educator, practitioner, and/or researcher. Primary responsibilities will include classroom and clinical teaching in the Carolyn McKelvey Moore School of Nursing programs. Other responsibilities include ongoing development, implementation, and evaluation of curriculum; student advisement, recruitment, and retention activities; professional development; scholarly activity; participation in program, college, and university committees and activities that benefit the School of Nursing, College of Health Sciences, and the University.

QUALIFICATIONS: Background must be appropriate for rank of Associate Professor or Professor. Minimum requirements include an earned doctorate in nursing or related field; plus evidence as a distinguished scholar or practitioner; demonstrated excellence in teaching, mentoring, practice, and research; and an Arkansas RN license (or eligibility). Preference will be given to candidates with significant accomplishments as reflected in publications in influential journals and regional and/or national reputation as a leader in nursing. Desired qualifications include prior teaching experience at the university level; demonstrated experience and leadership skills in the development of instructional materials; ability to use technology as a teaching and learning tool; collaborative active learning; excellent interpersonal, organization, and communication skills; and a commitment to high professional standards. Other job related education and/or experience may be substituted for part of these requirements.

SALARY & BENEFITS: Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Additionally, the salary will be supplemented by a generous stipend from Jim L. Hanna Endowed Professorship in Nursing. Competitive benefits package available including health, dental, vision, life, and income protection plans; excellent retirement benefits; liberal leave plan; flex benefit plan; and tuition benefits for employee and family.